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Among airlines operating Madrid to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Madrid and Philadelphia.

Flights from Madrid to Philadelphia usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Madrid to Philadelphia.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £446 return via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared with £601 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £63–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 3% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 3% of one-stop connections

Boston Logan Intl (BOS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Madrid to Philadelphia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £550 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £719, a difference of £169. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Philadelphia route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Philadelphia flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 21:34
• Latest: departs at 15:25 and lands at 23:44.

The flight takes about 8h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £596. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Philadelphia takes 8h 19m, covering 3,669 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £415 to £2,509. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £325, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Madrid to Philadelphia flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 45m, compared to 12h 04m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 12h 22m via Dublin (DUB).

Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Madrid (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Return flights from Madrid to Philadelphia range from £478 to £741, with an average of £596 over the past 12 months. Anything below £478 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Madrid to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.